Jim Kelley

Jim Kelley is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the food and agricultural industries. Currently serving as the Strategic Customer Leader and Vice President in Cargill's Agricultural Supply Chain Enterprise since March 2005, Kelley focuses on fostering strategic relationships with key customers through a collaborative approach that emphasizes mutual growth and value creation. Kelley's career at Cargill includes roles such as Corporate Account Leader, Senior Enterprise Customer Leader, and Director of New Business Development, where contributions have spanned sales, marketing, research, and operations. Before joining Cargill, Kelley held the position of Vice President of Research & Development at The Schwan Food Company and worked as a Marketing Manager at General Mills. Kelley began a professional journey at The Culinary Institute of America as Director of Corporate Relations, advancing business development for major food manufacturing companies. Kelley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Restaurant and Hotel Management from Purdue University.